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Perfect day out in Brisbane – what’s on in Brisbane – GoMA, South Bank, CityCat, Bulimba cafes, New Farm Park and Powerhouse.

iCBD — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 07:53:30 +0000

First time in Brisbane? Returning to Brisbane? Or want to be reminded why you fell in love with the city in the first place?

For this special tourist and visitor edition of iCBD.tv we take a leisurely stroll through the city, over the river and through the parklands of South Bank before getting on a CityCat ferry and heading out to the parks and urban villages that make this beautiful city so unique.

We also ask the people of Brisbane for their top tips for the perfect day or afternoon out in the city.

Brisbane’s best bars. Small IS beautiful. Junk Bar, Lady Lamington, Super Whatnot and more

iCBD — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 00:18:48 +0000

The Queensland Government small bars licence changes in 2009 have encouraged a whole new generation of smaller boutique bars to open around Brisbane.

A far cry from the pub/hotel scene – these are intimate venues, where the bartenders really know their drinks and good (and audible) conversation amongst friends is the order of the day.

From the eclectic Junk Bar and leading up to the recently opened Super Whatnot Bar, the small bar scene is blossoming and it seems that almost every week there’s somewhere new to try.

We picked a handful of our favourites. Some old, some new, all worth seeking out. Cheers to that.

Brisbane’s laneways revival – Burnett Lane, Albert, Gresham and Winn Lanes

iCBD — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 06:02:37 +0000

In this episode of iCBD.tv we visit some of the key laneways and service roads getting a makeover. Burnett Lane, Albert Lane, Gresham Lane and Winn Lane in Fortitude Valley.

We also check out the hottest dinner reservation in town – The Survey Co Restaurant and Bar.

The Get Fit in Brisbane edition. Boxing, paddle boarding, rock climbing, riverlife, citycycle and more

iCBD — Mon, 28 May 2012 01:04:58 +0000

We looked at several different ways to keep fit and have fun in Brisbane.
From boxing with Emmanuel Otti, former Australian Middle Weight Champion, to kayaking, stand up paddleboarding and we take a look at council’s citycycle hire scheme and how it works before giving a bike a test run.

Multicultural Brisbane – Vietnamese in Inala, African in Moorooka, German Club, Paniyiri and more!

iCBD — Thu, 17 May 2012 13:26:15 +0000

We explore some of the different cultures and communities that call Brisbane home. The Vietnamese people in Inala, The African community in Moorooka, Germans at the German Club and we also attend a preview of the Greek Festival, Paniyiri.

Aussie cuisine – what is it and where do you get it? Plus, we head to Tukka for some native Australian food.

iCBD — Thu, 10 May 2012 09:54:45 +0000

We went out onto the streets of Brisbane and we asked people to define Australian cuisine – and to name a couple of key Australian dishes. We were surprised by the varied responses. It seems that Australian food is something we struggle to define.

So with this information in hand we went straight over to Tukka, a West End restaurant that is all about native Australian produce. Emu, ostrich, crocodile – even Tasmanian possum are all present and correct. We tried some of the dishes and interviewed its visionary executive chef and owner, Bryant Wells.

Brisbane’s bean scene – Brisbane’s top cafes – cafe and coffee culture in Brisbane. Interview with Philip Di Bella.

iCBD — Thu, 03 May 2012 05:34:53 +0000

iCBD.tv looks at the booming cafe scene in Brisbane. We visited a number of the best cafes in town and we also took some time to talk to some of the key operators including Philip Di Bella of Di Bella Coffee.

Stokehouse at River Quay, South Bank, Brisbane. Plus Popolo, The Jetty and The Cove Bar.

iCBD — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:54:04 +0000

We visit River Quay, down at South Bank to speak to people about the upcoming council elections and find out what’s important to them.

Whilst down there we check out some of the newest venues to open, and have an interview with Peter McMahon, General Manager at one of the hottest restaurants in town – Stokehouse.